1999 Toyota Tacoma Reviews - Page 3 of 3

1999 Toyota Tacoma ext. cab 4X4 3.4 V6 from North America

Summary:

Faults:

The seats in the Tacoma have started to become less comfortable because the foam has flattened out. Electric adjustable seats would also be nice.

General Comments:

The Off road performance is the best I have ever seen in a truck right off the lot. I have taken my truck and used it in very extreme off road situations for long periods of time on a day to day basis with absolutly no problems.

This truck is also very quick and has a high top end speed on the road. It will out accelerate most other truck on the road.

1999 Toyota Tacoma pre`runner 2.7 from North America

Summary:

Over all very pleased

Faults:

Tire ware is very evident with the aluminum rims that came with the truck. Although I have never had the truck on what I would call rough terrain the tire dealer tells me that the rims are bent. Ever frequent tire rotation and balance are required to keep the truck from vibrating.

Lifters are starting to ping on start up at 75000 miles.I've faithfully changed the oil every 3000 miles.

28th Aug 2001, 13:03

I also had problem with a sticky transmission on a 1999 Tacoma. It also seemed to shudder a bit when starting out (manual transmission.) I took the ultimate gamble and changed all fluids over to Mobil 1 products. Engine 0w30--transmission 75w90 and differential 75w90. Transmission. and differential oil are the same product. I could not be more pleased with the result. Synthetics seemed to cure the annoying little demons. It is hard to tell if the engine is running from inside the cab now. Shifter knob hardly vibrates!! If you do this make sure you do not have any leaks to begin with (gaskets etc.) as synthetics are so slippery you will leak more oil. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me. (dialjo@pacbell.net)

18th Jan 2002, 09:05

I recently purchased a 1999 Toyota Tacoma SR5 ext cab 2.7l automatic 4WD pickup. I notice when I come to a complete stop (not a rolling stop) and I go to start out again, the transmission kind of slides and jerks the truck when I go. Called up where I bought it and the dealer told me this is normal for all auto Tacoma's. He also invited me to drive a brand new one to see. Could this be true?

7th Feb 2002, 12:53

Yep, I have the auto and occasionally it jumps a little bit while waiting at a light, etc. It also did it in another one that I test drove before buying this one. It is more annoying than anything but I am surprised that Toyota let this quirk go.